Concerns about Competition and Costs at Connector

By Samantha Levine-Neudel
March 24th, 2010

Health Care is definitely the hot topic around the nation this week. With the federal legislation being signed into law, it is more important than ever to take a closer look at Massachusetts  Health Care Reform. This month’s Interim Report Card focuses on Administrative Efficiency.

The report finds that premium rates for individuals were reduced dramatically post-reform through the market merger, but there is only weak evidence that the reform has increased competition in the Massachusetts. In addition, it has added administrative costs overall, and policymakers elsewhere should consider whether the infrastructure costs of a Connector-like structure outweigh the benefits.

For the full report, click here.

To see Part 1 of our series, Increasing Access, click here.

Click here to see Part 2, Equitable and Sustainable Financing.